Match Preview: Spurs Vs Chelsea

TEAM NEWS

Chelsea defender Gary Cahill is very doubtful after being treated for gastroenteritis but Thibaut Courtois has overcome the ankle problem that ruled him out at Man Utd last week.

Marcos Alonso missed that defeat with a stomach bug but is likely to return.

Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris should play in his first FA Cup tie since 2014 because Michel Vorm, who was earmarked to start, is out with a knee injury.

Danny Rose is back in training after a knee injury but will not be involved.

WHAT THE MANAGERS HAVE TO SAY

Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte: “Tottenham now is a really great power in English football.

“There is a moment you have to finish considering yourself an underdog. I think this is the right moment.”

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino: “I think if there is one favourite it’s Chelsea because they are top of the table, because of the experienced players and the manager that they have.

“We are talking about one of the best teams in Europe.

“But we are in a good moment, too, and we are hungry to challenge this type of team.”

(BBC Sport)

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